Government on Wednesday said it is not possible to accept one rank one pension demand of the ex servicemen for now. Responding to the demand made by the Leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley, defence minister A K Antony said that government is sensitive to their needs. He added it will not possible for the government to accept the demand due to its implications. He, however, said that the pension of ten lakh ex servicemen has been increased substantially.
News On AIR | August 26, 2010 10:37 AM
One rank one pension demand cannot be met: Govt.